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DOT official tapped to run NYC transportation department

Polly Trottenberg, Department of Transportation undersecretary, has been appointed New York City’s Transportation Commissioner, the New York Daily News reports.

{mosads}Trottenberg was appointed by New York Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) on Wednesday, the day he was sworn into office. 

Trottenberg is a former aide to Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.).